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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,169.69, 25,754.67 and 6,076.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,169.69, 25,754.67 and 6,076.44 is: 9,114.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,169.69 : 25,754.67 = 6,076.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,169.69/25,754.67 = 6,076.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,169.69x = 25,754.67 × 6,076.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,169.69x = 156,496,706.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,496,706.97/17,169.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,114.71

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